Dowagiac, Michigan

Population 5,899

Dowagiac is located in Cass County, MI. The population is 5,899, making Dowagiac the largest city in Cass County.

There are 7 public schools in Dowagiac with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Dowagiac is moderate , and there are 63 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dowagiac is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dowagiac property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dowagiac include Pokagon Township, Silver Creek Township and Wayne Township.

Dowagiac Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.7%

Crime Rate

40.05% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 350
  • Violent Crimes: 787
  • Robbery: 17
  • Burglary: 402
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

87.32% Higher than national avg.
  • 63 offenders in Dowagiac
  • 106.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

90 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Dowagiac, MI and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Dowagiac's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Calvary Bible Academy

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  • 208 WEST TELEGRAPH STREET DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 51449 TOWNHALL RD DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 224 SOUTH PAUL STREET DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 31580 SWISHER ST DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 50040 ATWOOD RD DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 54296 TWIN LAKES DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 24707 WAYNE ST DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 24937 LAKESHORE DR DOWAGIAC MI 49047


  • 216 EAST PRAIRIE RONDE STREET DOWAGIAC MI 49047

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17 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Dowagiac, MI issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Dowagiac, MI issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

Zip Codes

49047

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Environmental Hazards

90 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Dowagiac, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Dowagiac, MI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Dowagiac, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.45°
  • February 27.73°
  • March 38°
  • April 47.65°
  • May 58.25°
  • June 67.63°
  • July 72.08°
  • August 69.6°
  • September 62.63°
  • October 52.32°
  • November 41.42°
  • December 29.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dowagiac, MI

Earthquakes
Dowagiac, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dowagiac, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dowagiac, MI has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dowagiac, MI has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dowagiac, MI: $26,201

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dowagiac is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.24%
White Collar - 39.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Fred Upton

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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17 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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